distance
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The youngsters followed the shoreline as the tide was going out and, the inquest heard, Chiedza's aunt lost sight of them due to the distance and the volume of people on the beach.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“This pressure has been more pronounced on customers in rural communities as they work to minimize trip distance and make trade-offs in their search for everyday affordability and value,” he added.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
More recently, the face was LeBron James, and then, the ethereal distance shooter Steph Curry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Massey waited several agonizing minutes while the distance was measured, but when the mark flashed on the scoreboard, she leaped in the air and screamed “Let’s go! Three more!”
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
It’s five minutes later when we hear police sirens off in the distance, and so does the gang.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing distance
Word Generation Science - Measurement
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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